Mixing Business and Medicine

College Majors Business Major
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So I am a high school sophomore, and I have been looking into my future and things that I want to do for a LONG time now (since I was in the 6th grade). I have realized that my passions are for both business ( mostly international) and medicine. I have family members who are in both so I know that I would love either. I have fruitlessly tried to narrow it down but I love both so much that I can never choose. SO basically my questions are:

  1. Are there any careers in which I could combine medicine (like actually seeing patients and caring for them) and business (hopefully where I can travel internationally)?

I have looked into hospital administration but couldn’t find much helpful info, so if you know anything about that, that would also be helpful.

  1. If yes, are there any recommended colleges or majors that I could look into? I have heard of the dual degrees at UPenn but are there any others?
  2. What are the chances of finding a job in this field? (Take that I am REALLY motivated into consideration).

This turned out to be a really long question, but anything would be helpful.

2

I have a number of friends who, after a career in Medicine, have gone into business. It usually involves putting together or joining an existing non-profit and traveling overseas to organize the delivery.

3

Pharmaceutical companies hire docs in a lot of roles. Involves a lot of travel and heavy on science and research.

4

Hospital administration you don’t have to be a doctor for but if you want to be a physician administrator then getting an MBA or MHA after a few years in practice is the best path.